Chattanooga State Community College is a public community college located in Chattanooga, TN. It offers 66 programs for degree/certificate. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 12 programs).

It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Chattanooga State Community College is $4,550 for Tennessee residents and $17,750 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is more expensive than that of Tennessee public community colleges' average ($9,162).

The school has 6,429 students, which is higher than Tennessee community collleges' average (1,560). In addition, 1,736 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (18 to 1) of Tennessee community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Chattanooga State Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Tennessee community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance -
Tennessee ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$4,550$17,750
Books & Supplies$1,500
Off-Campus Living Costs$11,400
Average Financial Aid$4,507
Cost of Attendance$17,450$30,650
After Financial Aid$12,943$26,143
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Tennessee ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Chattanooga State Community College$4,550$17,750
Public Community Colleges in Tennessee$4,730$9,162
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Chattanooga State Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs48NOT OFFERED
Total Programs3828NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program. It includes completers through on-campus classes, partially online classes, and only online classes.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Information TechnologyNOT OFFERED 27 completers
NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources DesignNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
EducationNOT OFFERED 15 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Pre-EngineeringNOT OFFERED 22 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Engineering TechnologyNOT OFFERED 63 completers
NOT OFFERED
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering TechnologyNOT OFFERED 25 completers
NOT OFFERED
Automation Engineer Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Industrial Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Welding Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Chemical Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Quality Control Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automotive Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child Development25 completers
13 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Chemical Process Technology6 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Safety StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fightingNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Visual and Performing ArtsNOT OFFERED 13 completers
NOT OFFERED
Commercial and Advertising ArtNOT OFFERED 27 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dental Assisting/Assistant23 completers
11 completers
NOT OFFERED
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED 22 completers
NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical Reception/ReceptionistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant7 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/AssistantNOT OFFERED 13 completers
NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)1 completers
6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist10 completers
4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist9 completers
27 completers
NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 10 completers
NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician6 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Mammography Technician/TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 78 completers
NOT OFFERED
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)NOT OFFERED 14 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 36 completers
NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Operations Management and SupervisionNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Customer Service ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data EntryNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial StudiesNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Hotel/Motel Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED 12 completers
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 6,429 students at Chattanooga State Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 2,425 male students and 4,150 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total6,5753,1623,413
Male Students2,4251,2681,157
Female Students4,1501,8942,256

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 6,429 total students, 3,131 students enrolled through distance learning (1,736 students enrolled exclusively and 1,395 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment6,429
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,736
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses1,395
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses3,298

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Chattanooga State Community College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address4501 Amnicola Hwy, Chattanooga, TN
Phone423-697-4400
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$4,550
Out-of-State$17,750
Student Population »6,429 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »21%
Transfer-out Rate23%
Retention Rate53% (Full-time)
27% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,507
Students to Faculty13:1 (7.69%)